RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric 217
218 ch · 55 kWh · 2022
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | 120i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h50 | 7h01−49 min |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 0 stops−4 stops |
| Total cost | 65,02 €−15,33 € | 80,35 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 120i F40 (combustion) makes no stop, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 (electric) 4 stops totalling 49 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 65,02 € for Megane E-Tech Electric 217 versus 80,35 € for 120i F40.
The official WLTP figures (15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and 5,8 L/100km for 120i F40) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 5,1 L/100km (120i F40). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 271 km50 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 111 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 142 km26 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 15,52 € |
| Trip total | 65,02 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 775 km40 L consumed | 0,104 €/km | 80,35 € |
| Trip total | 80,35 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | BMW 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~42 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~83 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~166 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~211 km27 min | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 120i F40 arrives in 7h01 with 0 charging stop.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 65,02 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 80,35 € (120i F40). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.